Comprehensive Eye Care

Preparing for your LASIK consultation ahead of time will guarantee you get more out of it. I recommend asking your surgeon the following questions to get the most out of your consultation. Is LASIK permanent? The answer is yes. The laser permanently reshapes your cornea, and it should remain in that shape the remainder of your healthy… Read More

Performing corrective laser vision eye surgery to give patients a life without glasses is only possible when they first have healthy eyes to begin with. It’s easy for a practice like ours to say this, but eye health is essential to overall wellness. Even if you wear glasses or contacts and don’t want procedures like LASIK, KAMRA inlay, or… Read More

Laser technology has significantly improved how ophthalmologists operate on eyes. Surgically treating glaucoma or cataracts has become much more accurate with lasers. The technology plays a central role in LASIK surgery, the procedure they’ve become most famous for in the ocular world. Our locations throughout Maryland provide state-of-the-art laser technology for patients considering LASIK or… Read More

During the sunny summer months we make sure to apply sunscreen and sport our shades on a regular basis, but Dr. Francisco Burgos of Katzen Eye Group says that we should be wearing those same sunglasses in the winter time too. Dr. Burgos, who acts as Katzen Eye Group’s director of refractive surgery services and… Read More

Author: Richard C. Edlow, O.D., Katzen Eye Group Technological advances in eye care cover the full gamut from ophthalmic lenses to new treatments for macular degeneration. The following is intended to provide a brief update on what is new and what may be of value in maximizing your vision and eye health. With over 300… Read More

This is probably one of the most common questions I receive. First it is helpful to understand how vision develops: Newborn to 6 months: infants should start tracking objects, responding to visual stimuli, and making eye contact during this time. Occasional misalignment (crossing or wandering) may be normal during this time, but should not be… Read More

By Martin N. Novey, O.D., Katzen Eye Group The Numbers The American Diabetes Association estimates that there are approximately 18,200,000 Americans with diabetes and over 25% of these individuals are unaware they have the disease. Diabetes very often affects the eyes and is the leading cause of blindness among adults 20-74 years old. An estimated… Read More

April is the Academy of Ophthalmology’s “Eye Safety Month”, designed to draw attention to sports, toys, and other activities which may pose a risk of an eye injury and to educate the public in injury prophylaxis. Most eye injuries are preventable. Almost 50% of injuries occur during sports and recreational activities and most occur in… Read More

Age-related macular degeneration, often call AMD, is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among people who are age 60 and older.  It is estimated that 10 million people will experience this disorder during their retirement years.  Macular degeneration is a disorder of the retina. The macula is a small central portion of the retina which… Read More

by Anjana P. Jindal, MD Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained glaucoma specialist What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to permanent loss of vision if left untreated. Why is it important that I get my eyes examined? Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause… Read More